Directed by:
Peter YatesScreenplay:
Peter YatesCinematography:
Douglas SlocombeComposer:
Johnny KeatingCast:
Stanley Baker, Joanna Pettet, James Booth, Frank Finlay, Barry Foster, William Marlowe, Clinton Greyn, George Sewell, Glynn Edwards, Michael Mcstay (more)Plots(1)
Based on the planning and execution of criminal cause celebre the Great Train Robbery, this taut, meticulously researched drama stars Stanley Baker as a crime boss undertaking the heist of his career with Frank Finlay and Barry Foster among the gang he assembles, and James Booth as the dogged detective who's determined to catch them all. Having successfully pulled off a daring jewel heist, Paul Clifton prepares to hit a mail train heading south from Glasgow. Several difficulties stand in his way, however, not the least of which is the police who are hot on his tail and already know he's planning something bigger. (Network)
(more)Cast
Stanley Baker
UK
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Joanna Pettet
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James Booth
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Frank Finlay
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Barry Foster
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William Marlowe
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Clinton Greyn
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George Sewell
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Glynn Edwards
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Michael Mcstay
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Martin Wyldeck
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Rachel Herbert
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Patrick Jordan
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Barry Stanton
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Kenneth Farrington
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Robert Russell
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Robert Powell
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Mike Pratt
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Malcolm Taylor
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Terence Plummer
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